The diplomatic tension follows a Houthi missile strike on Riyadh's airport that killed at least 13 people, the deadliest attack on a Gulf country since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi first proposed the mediation during a Sunday call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Iran has since demanded an end to the air and sea blockade of Yemen, asserting that 12 years of foreign military intervention have failed to resolve the war.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Rejects Role in Houthi Attacks After Saudi Accusations
Geopolitics4 days ago
Tehran's Foreign Ministry has officially denied directing the military operations of Houthi rebels in Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused Iran of arming the group. Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that the Houthis make their own combat decisions and that Iran opposes further regional escalation. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh added that Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to Iran's standing offer to mediate peace talks between Riyadh and the militants.
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